Home Remedies for Asthma & Bronchitis Symptoms

Home Remedies For Common Respiratory Disorders

The respiratory system is responsible for the absorption and distribution of oxygen, it is a complex and vital system of the body. While many conditions affect the performance and effectiveness of this scheme, asthma and bronchitis are two of the most common respiratory tract ailments.

Severity Of Asthma & Bronchial Disorders

Treating any serious condition that affects the respiratory system, should be done with the supervision and advice of a doctor or healthcare worker. However, home remedies may help reduce symptom severity to help you breathe easy once again. 

The respiratory system can respond well to many effective home remedies; asthma & bronchitis can affect people to different degrees. Mild asthma is usually completely manageable, whereas server asthma can be completely debilitating; the same goes for bronchial disorders.

Easy Home Remedies For Respiratory Disorders

Here are two common home remedies that people have used to ease discomforts from asthma and bronchitis. This list is by no means conclusive; there are many ways that conditions can be reduced, if you have one that works for you, please tell us about it in the comments at the end of this article.

Reduce Asthma Symptoms with Lobelia

Nearly 10% of Americans suffer from asthma at some point in their life, the respiratory disorder is prevalent in Europe too. According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, and while pharmacology research continually develops effective treatments, this long-standing asthma home remedy may reduce airway inflammation common with this condition.

Lobelia, or Indian tobacco, has been used for centuries to reduce respiratory blockages caused by various conditions. While still under investigation, the University of Maryland Medical Centre suggests its internal consumption may reduce asthma symptom severity. 

Although dangerous when consumed in large quantities, small doses may curb the severity of mucus accumulation and airway inflammation.

Natural remedy guru, Andrew Weil, M.D., recommends a tincture comprised of three parts liquid lobelia (available at most herbal retail stores) and one part cayenne pepper. Capsaicin, the active compound of cayenne, is scientifically proven to increase circulation and reduce inflammation throughout the body. Curb asthma symptom severity by mixing 20 drops of this solution with lukewarm water. Consume up to four doses for maximum relief. 

Inhale Your Way to Bronchitis Relief with Peppermint Or Eucalyptus Oil

As mucus membranes in bronchial tubes become inflamed, due to viral infections or asthma, airway walls thicken and breathing ease is dramatically reduced. While healthy adults tend to rid these symptoms without the use of medications, home remedies for asthma may boost healing and recovery time by reducing symptoms such as mucus accumulation and airway inflammation.

Peppermint & Eucalyptus Oil

Combat mucus build-up and relieve symptom severity by mixing peppermint essential oil or eucalyptus oil with steaming-hot water. The University of Maryland Medical Centre states the active ingredient of peppermint, menthol, reduces bronchitis and other respiratory tract ailments by supporting the expulsion of mucus from bronchial tubes.

Half fill a medium sized saucepan with water and boil and  transfer the water to a heat-resistant container. As the steam rises, add four-to-five drops of peppermint oil and drape and towel over your head. Leaning your head over the steam, deeply inhale the peppermint-infused steam for three-to-five minutes. Have plenty tissues on hand, as phlegm and mucus will be bought up from your lungs. Repeat as needed to provide bronchitis symptom relief. 

SOURCES

Here are the sources referenced in this article. If you have an effective home remedy for asthma or bronchitis tell us about it in the comments.

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/asthma/
http://www.webmd.com/lung/understanding-bronchitis-basics
http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/condition/bronchitis
http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/ART00306/asthma.html
https://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/herb/lobelia